After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents (Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker) threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever.

The Age of Adaline could be a charming modern fairy tale but lacking of serious oomph in its story line and characterization. I mean, the male lead is rather bland and uninteresting to care about while there’s nothing particularly extraordinary about Adaline herself. Things getting excited when Harrison Ford’s character appeared. Alas, that excitement then never properly built. Until the very end. Blake Lively is okay. But she can’t managed to make The Age of Adaline be so much better than just a forgettable sappy romance. Rating: ★★

Although it feels like it, The Age of Adaline is actually not adapted from a novel. Thus, it is not bound by the obligation to limit itself to any original story and the reader’s expectation. That’s why it baffles me why Goodloe and Paskowitz chose to present the story with such pacing, and muddling the narrative with frontloaded backstory, leading the audience to the core story that is presented rather late in the film–and don’t get me started about that twist. Lively put on a solid performance, convincing you that behind her youthful look, there’s an old soul hidden inside. While Huisman is successful in winning the heart of the female audience (hello, Daario), he feels nothing more than a plot device to introduce us to, yes, Harrison Ford, who gives the best performance of the three. Rating: ★★1/2